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Narrowboat Holidays

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GOSLING Sleeps 2-6 people

PROFILE A 6 berth narrowboat perfect for family holidays from Market Harborough. There’s a lovely family-sized seating area at the front, two shower rooms and three sleeping areas with complete privacy between each one.

ONLINE BOOKING www.unionwharfharborough.co.uk or phone 01858 432123

HIRE TIMES Start Monday or Friday at 2pm. Finish Monday or Friday at 9.30am. Short breaks and week-long holidays available.

PRICES See overleaf. 30% deposit secures booking with the balance payable 8 weeks before the start of your holiday.

CHOICE OF LAYOUTS

BOAT SPECIFICATION

• 66’ long x 6’10 wide narrowboat • Ceiling height 6’4 • Semi-traditional stern with enclosed area perfect for pets • Electric flush pump-out toilets (we do the pumping out)

WHAT’S INCLUDED • All training, beginners welcome • Fuel • Bedding and towels • Free unlimited Wi-Fi • Full kitchen with microwave and coffee machine • Central heating • Two shower rooms • Car parking • Pets welcome – enclosed area on stern deck • Choice of double and single bed layouts

SPOTTED WREN Sleeps 2-4 people

PROFILE Spotted Wren is a brand-new narrowboat which arrived at Union Wharf in 2019. Beginners are very welcome to try a short break and you can bring your dog, too. With a full kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a choice of layouts, this boat is an ideal narrowboat for small families.

BOOKING Pop in to the marina office at Union Wharf or call us on 01858 432123.

HIRE TIMES Start Monday or Friday from 2-4pm. Finish Monday or Friday at 9.30am. Short breaks and week-long holidays available.


CHOICE OF LAYOUTS

BOAT SPECIFICATION

• 47’ long x 6’10 wide narrowboat

• Ceiling height 6’4

• Semi-traditional stern

• Electric flush pump-out toilet (we do the pumping out)

WHAT’S INCLUDED • All training, beginners welcome • Bedding and towels • Free Wi-Fi • Full kitchen with microwave • Central heating • TV and DVD player • Vacuum cleaner • Car parking • Pets welcome – first pet is free • Choice of double and single bed layouts

DUSKY LARK Sleeps 2-6 people

PROFILE This Union Wharf boat enjoys Saturday to Saturday holidays and is an ideal layout for six people. There are two cabins, both can either be configured as one double bed or two singles. The dinette can be converted into a double bed, too.

BOOKING Pop into the marina office at Union Wharf or call us on 01858 432123.

HIRE TIMES Start Saturday from 2-4pm. Finish Saturday at 9.30am. Week-long holidays only.


CHOICE OF LAYOUTS

BOAT SPECIFICATION • 67’ long x 6’10” wide narrowboat • Ceiling height 6’4 • Semi-traditional stern • Two electric flush pump-out toilets (we do the pumping out)

WHAT’S INCLUDED • All training, beginners welcome • Bedding and towels • Free Wi-Fi • Full kitchen with microwave • Central heating • Two shower rooms • Two televisions • Pets welcome – first pet is free • Choice of double and single bed layouts • Complete privacy between the three sleeping areas

SPOTTED EAGLE Sleeps 2-7 people

PROFILE A great boat for larger groups planning to explore the canals around Market Harborough and Foxton Locks. Full training is included, and you can choose from a range of double and single bed options, which makes this perfect for friends wanting to enjoy a holiday together.




CHOICE OF LAYOUTS

BOAT SPECIFICATION

• 66’ long x 6’10 wide narrowboat • Cruiser stern • Two electric flush pump-out toilets (we do the pumping out)

WHAT’S INCLUDED • All training, beginners welcome • Bedding and towels • Full kitchen with microwave • Central heating • Two shower rooms • TV and DVD player, plus free Wi-Fi • Car parking • Pets welcome – first pet is free • One fold-down bed which has a 10 stone limit

SHORT EARED OWL Sleeps 2-10 people

PROFILE This is our longest boat at Union Wharf and is perfect for groups of up to 10 people. There is a spacious saloon in the middle of the boat, with sofas either side of the galley kitchen. Full training is included, and you can choose from a range of double and single bed options, which makes this perfect for friends wanting to enjoy a holiday together




CHOICE OF LAYOUTS

BOAT SPECIFICATION

• 70’ long x 6’10 wide narrowboat • Ceiling height 6’4 • Cruiser stern • Two electric flush pump-out toilets (we do the pumping out)

WHAT’S INCLUDED • All training, beginners welcome • Bedding and towels • Free Wi-Fi • Full kitchen with microwave • Central heating • Two shower rooms • TV and DVD player • Pets welcome – first pet is free • Choice of double and single bed layouts (two fold-down beds

have a 10 stone limit) • Complete privacy between the four sleeping areas

Foxton, Welford and Return

3 Day Sample Itinerary FRIDAY

2pm Meet and greet; full training on boat handling, including practical tuition

UNION WHARF MARINA

4pm Don’t look back!

SET OFF ON YOUR VERY OWN GENTLE ADVENTURE

6pm Canalside restaurant

MOOR OUTSIDE FOXTON LOCKS INN FOR EVENING DRINKS AND DINNER

SATURDAY

8.30am Breakfast rolls and coffee

AT THE TOP LOCK CAFÉ

9am Your first exhilarating flight of locks

SUPERVISED BY THE LOCK-KEEPER

11am Relax and unwind as you cruise

TAKE IN THE UNDISCOVERED LEICESTERSHIRE LANDSCAPE

1pm Moor up for a towpath picnic

YOU CAN STOP WHEREVER TAKES YOUR FANCY

3 Day Itinerary (continued)

2pm Your first tunnel at Husbands Bosworth

BRING YOUR HATS AND TORCHES

4pm Turn left to explore the sleepy Welford Arm with its one tiny lock

THE QUIETIEST LITTLE CANAL IN ENGLAND?

5pm Arrive at The Wharf pub for evening dinner and drinks

WITH AN EVENING WALK TO SEARCH OUT THE OLD LIME KILNS

SUNDAY

8.30am Breakfast on board your boat

THE WILDLIFE MAY BE INTERESTED, TOO!

9am Head back along the canal, taking it in turns to steer

YOU’LL BE GETTING THE HANG OF THINGS BY NOW

2pm Back down Foxton Locks

PAUSE FOR A LITTLE REFRESHMENT AT BRIDGE 61

5pm Return to Union Wharf Marina with time to celebrate your new skills

THE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT, MARKET HARBOROUGH

MONDAY

8.30am Enjoy a final breakfast aboard, before heading home

WITH LOTS OF NEW MEMORIES TO SHARE

Spotted Wren Price List (4 berth)

Weekly Hire (start on Mon or Fri) March 7, 14, 21, 28 £899 April 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,199 May 2, 9, 16 £1,199 May 23, 30 £1,499 June 6, 13, 20, 27 £1,499 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,599 August 1, 8, 15,22,29 £1,599 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 £1,449 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 £1,099

Short Breaks (Mon/Fri or Fri/Mon)

March 7, 14, 21, 28 £599 April 4, 11, 18, 25 £779 May 2, 9, 16 £779 May 23, 30 £959 June 6, 13, 20, 27 £959 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £999 August 1, 8, 15,22,29 £999 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 £949 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 £669

Fuel costs not included. A fuel deposit of £90 per week or £50 per short break is payable at the time of booking and any difference to the amount used will be charged/repaid as necessary.

First pet is free, and any additional pets £30 each.

Gosling Price List (6 berth)

Weekly Hire (start on Mon or Fri)

January £786 February £786 March £847 April £1,073 May £1,210 June £1,346 July £1,435 August £1,435 September £1,435 October £981 November £786 December £786


January £520 February £520 March £560 April £710 May £800 June £890 July £949 August £949 September £949 October £649 November £520 December £520

Fuel costs are included. 1 or 2 pets welcome for total £50 supplement.

You can book Gosling online at www.unionwharfharborough.co.uk

Dusky Lark Price List (6 berth)

Weekly Hire (start on Mon or Fri) March 7, 14, 21, 28 £1,299 April 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,699 May 2, 9, 16 £1,699 May 23, 30 £2,199 June 6, 13, 20, 27 £2,199 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £2,299 August 1, 8, 15,22,29 £2,299 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 £1,999 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 £1,599


March 7, 14, 21, 28 £849 April 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,099 May 2, 9, 16 £1,099 May 23, 30 £1,399 June 6, 13, 20, 27 £1,399 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,499 August 1, 8, 15,22,29 £1,499 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 £1,299 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 £999



Spotted Eagle Price List (7 berth)



March 7, 14, 21, 28 £849 April 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,099 May 2, 9, 16 £1,099 May 23, 30 £1,399 June 6, 13, 20, 27 £1,399 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,499 August 1, 8, 15,22,29 £1,499 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 £1,299 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 £999



Short Eared Owl Price List (10 berth)



March 7, 14, 21, 28 £959 April 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,299 May 2, 9, 16 £1,299 May 23, 30 £1,599 June 6, 13, 20, 27 £1,599 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £1,749 August 1, 8, 15,22,29 £1,749 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 £1,549 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 £1,149



ALL THE BOATS Which one is right for you?

ROUTES From Union Wharf, you will head to Foxton, where you can choose to take your holiday boat up the famous staircase locks or head northwards into the rural landscape beyond. We will help you decide on a route when you arrive for your holiday. If you like to plan ahead, you’ll find a selection of possible itineraries on our website, including popular pubs and restaurants.

BEGINNER GUIDES Our narrowboat holidays include full training on your first afternoon aboard. We also offer a range of Beginner Guides on our website, written especially for those who have hired from Union Wharf.

Sleeps Fuel incl

Pets welcome

Check in/out days

When Holiday length

Spotted Wren

2-4 - ✓ Fri or Mon

Mar-Oct

Short breaks/ full wks

Gosling

2-6 ✓ ✓ Fri or Mon

All year round


Dusky Lark

2-6 - ✓ Sat Mar-

Oct Full weeks only

Spotted Eagle


Mar-Oct


Short Eared Owl


Mar-Oct


CONTACT US TO BOOK www.unionwharfharborough.co.uk or phone us on 01858 432 123 or email [email protected] or pop into the marina site office at Union Wharf, Market Harborough LE16 7UW

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